At a Glance
Median Income
$141,563
$50,724 per capita
Home Value
$354,500
Zillow: $512,017
Bachelor's Degree+
45.5%
98.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
4.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
13.0% smoking rate
How Brewster Heights Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brewster Heights's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brewster Heights a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brewster Heights residents earn a median household income of $141,563 , which is 88% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,724. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,328 business establishments, including 222 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brewster Heights is $354,500 , 26% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $512,017. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.
Education
45.5% of adults in Brewster Heights hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
98.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brewster Heights has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population1,356
Median Age33.0 yrs
Density2,558/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born12.3%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$141,563
Per Capita$50,724
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty4.5%
County GDP$5,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,299
Housing
A+
Home Value$354,500
Rent
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$512,017
Housing Units380
Rent Burden32.1%
Health
Obesity29.6%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death4,624/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain48.0 in/yr
AQI33 (Good)
Elevation634 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.5%
High School+98.2%
Graduate+17.1%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 43%
Commute31 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Brewster Heights was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.417 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
12.3% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 222 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.